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Sefton Policing Area Commander, Superintendent Matt Boyle, wrote back to assure the MP that funding would be made available for the wands for local officers as well as licensed premises across the borough.

Merseyside Police has now confirmed that the wands were delivered to venues across the town this week.

The ‘wand’ scanners are used by staff to search customers to cut down the number of people carrying weapons.

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“The Government is doing all we can to crack down on knife crime, to protect everyone in our communities. We must send out a clear message that it is not acceptable to possess a dangerous weapon and across the country we have encouraged more police forces to take part in targeted action.”

Damien added: “Whilst crime in Southport is down and Merseyside has the highest numbers of police per capita of any area outside London, we need to ensure confidence in public safety remains high, both during the day and in the evening. This is why I contacted the Superintendent to request that knife wands, as requested by club and bar owners, become a priority here.”